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Being Americanized Japanese

by Reona Nomura

Two people with Japanese background and raised in America talk about cultures, language, and lifestyle. If you have topics you would like us to discuss please contact us at [email protected].日本のバックグラウンドを持ったアメリカ育ちの二人が文化、言語、ライフスタイルについて話します。感想または質問は[email protected]までメールをください。

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  1. #127 - お休みさせて頂きます| Break

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:52 "What's going on in America” - Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber & Kanye West & Tennessee Shooting- 14:45 Main Topic - 27:00 [English] This week's episode is short than our regular episodes. We want to give our listeners an update for the next month and…

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  2. #126 - 私たちがオススメするアニメ| Which Anime would we recommend?

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:50 "What's going on in America” - Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber & The Oscar - 11:08 Main Topic - 27:51 [English] The question is, if you were going to recommend an anime to someone who has never seen anime, what anime would it be? While discussing, we...

  3. #125 - アメリカと日本の浮気の見方| How America and Japan see cheating

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:47 "What's going on in America” - “Physical 100” & Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber - 12:01 Main Topic - 20:51 [English] Who is more strict when it comes to cheating? America? or Japan? Abe and Reona discuss the cultural difference in how each country…

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  4. #124 - リアーナのハーフタイムショーのパフォーマンスにガッカリ？| Rihanna’s performance was not enough?

    [Timestamps] "What's going on in America” - Ohio train derailment - 00:55 “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 12:39 [English] So far, for February, we have had a hectic schedule with many gatherings. We want to share those experiences with you and discuss them, including the Super Bowl 2023 and the...

  5. #123 - アメリカでの国際恋愛・国際結婚の壁| Struggle with international relationships & marriage in America

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:46 "What's going on in America” - Massing shooting in America - 14:32 Main Topic - 23:22 [English] We hear about Japan’s struggles with international relationships/marriage, but how about America's side with international relationships/marriage? We will...

  6. #122 - 本名がロバートだけどみんなボブと呼ぶ| His name is Robert, but we all call him Bob

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:45 "What's going on in America” - 7:20 Main Topic - 17:46 [English] In America, some names come with a universal nickname everyone knows about. In today's episode, we will be discussing those names and nicknames. Are there any like this in Japan? [日本語]...

  7. #121 - アメリカ人との会話NGな話題とは？| Topics you avoid when you first meet someone in America

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:48 "What's going on in America” - Damar Hamlin, Andrew Tate, tWitch - 8:57 Main Topic - 23:54 [English] In this week's episode, we share topics we recommend avoiding when speaking to an American. There are six topics, they are... Appearance…

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  8. #120 - 注文間違いのレストラン| The restaurant of mistaken orders

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:48 "What's going on in America” - World Cup & Prisoner Exchange - 19:53 Main Topic - 31:06 [English] In this week’s episode, we talk about four tonal sounds that replace words. They are "what," "yes," "no," and "I don't know." Also, we talked about a...

  9. #119- アメリカ人の６６％は毎日お風呂に入る| 66% of Americans shower everyday

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 16:39 "What's going on in America” - - 00:47 Main Topic - 12:38 [English] We will be talking about everything about showering in America. Did you know 66% of Americans shower everyday? Does that sound crazy OR normal? Do you know how many Japanese people...

  10. #118- 新札vs.古札| Clean bills and used bills in Japan

    [Timestamps] "What's going on in America” - Twitter & TicketMaster - 00:48 Main Topic - 12:38 [English] In this episode, we had another free-topic episode. We talked about Japanese morning drama, giving cash at weddings and funerals, and the world bboy battle held in NYC. [日本語]...

  11. #117- フリートーク| Let’s just talk

    [English] On this episode we wanted to change it up! We wanted to talk with no topic and see what happens. We have been very structured for 116 episode. Let’s see [日本語] いつもだと話題を決めて話しますが、今週はフリートークに試したいと思います！ちょっとぎこちないですが、新しい感じでやって行きたいと思います！ [Connect with Us] Email…

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  12. #116- 私たちの生い立ち| Our Upbringing

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:47 "What's going on in America” - Kanye West canceled?! 18:11 Main Topic - 30:13 [English] Allow us to share with you our upbringing! How we were raised and how we got to where we are language wise. [日本語] 私たちの生い立ちについて話したいと思います！...

  13. #115- 単語一つなのに発音が違う| One word difference pronunciation

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:46 "What's going on in America” - Try Guys Scandel 17:04 Main Topic - 30:38 [English] Let’s talk about different ways American English pronounces one word. Some words we pronounce both ways, depending on the situation. We share the below terms and…

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  14. #114- アメリカの結婚式ってどんな感じ？| American Wedding Experiences

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:48 "What's going on in America” - Washington monument vandalized 6:38 Main Topic - 13:04 [English] We feel like weddings in America are getting culturally international. Do you agree? We will share our experiences attending weddings in America. If you...

  15. #113- 外国人が変だと思うアメリカ英語のフレーズ| American English sayings that foreigners think it’s odd

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:50 "What's going on in America” - $3 Movie Ticket 12:24 Main Topic - 19:10 [English] In this week’s episode, we will share American sayings that foreigners find weird that American’s say. We will share these sayings and explain what they mean. Do Abe…

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  16. #112- 日本以外の国がアメリカをどのように見ているか| Other countries assumption about America

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:50 "What's going on in America” - Student loan forgiveness 10:21 Main Topic - 16:40 [English] We have talked about how Japan sees America and the assumptions, but we have not talked about how other countries sees America. In this week’s episode we would...

  17. #111- 日本語を勉強していないアメリカのオタクが知っている日本語|Japanese words that American Otakus know even though they don’t study Japanese

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:50 "What's going on in America” - 12:18 FBI search Trump’s Residence Main Topic - 20:15 [English] Some American Otakus don’t study Japanese but know some Japanese words from liking Anime. Let’s talk about them! [日本語]...

  18. #110- 「オタク」の意味が、日本とアメリカで違う| Otakon 2022

    [Timestamps] "What's going on in America” - 1:00 Monkeypox Main Topic - 11:15 [English] Otakon is an annual event on the East Coast. It is a convention that is mainly anime related. In this week's episode, we talk about how the convention was this year and the differences in how Otakus are in…

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  19. #109- Je ne sais quoi

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:47 "What's going on in America” - 13:02 Main Topic - 26:53 [English] We have talked about Japanese words that Americans understand and use. We have also talked about English words that Japanese people understand and use. But, we have not yet talked…

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  20. #108- 文化の盗用って何？| Cultural Appropriation

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:47 "What's going on in America” - 5:16 Abortion is now illegal and Gun Issue Main Topic - 16:34 [English] Cultural Appropriation is a very sensitive and serious topic in America. We would like to explain what cultural appropriation and cultural...

  21. #107- ブランド名が名詞| Brand-name nouns

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:42 "What's going on in America” - 3:36 Shooting at Tysons Mall Main Topic - 16:35 [English] There are many brand-name nouns American English speakers use in a casual conversation. In this week’s episode, we would like to share popular brand-name nouns...

  22. #106- カリフォルニア旅行| California Trip

    [English] We recently visited Los Angeles and San Diego. We would like to share our experience and our thoughts on the state. [日本語] ロサンゼルスとサンディエゴを観光しました！ 今週のエピソードは、私たちの旅行について語りたいと思います。私たちが行った場所、食べたもの、感じたことを共有します！ [Connect with Us] Email: [email protected] Instagram:...

  23. #105- ユトリ・モンスターズ| Yutori Monsters

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:42 "What's going on in America” - 5:44 Baby Formula Main Topic - 23:02 [English] We will talk about Reona’s friend’s new podcast, "Yutori Monsters." The podcast shared a few interesting things about American culture that their hosts thought were...

  24. #104- 動物＋Shit=意味| Animals and Shit!

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:41 "What's going on in America” - Roe vs Wade - 11:35 Main Topic - 23:02 [English] There are diverse ways to use the curse word “Shit.” One thing that American English does is to place animal names in front of the word “Shit,” and make it mean something...

  25. #103- はじめてのおつかい！| Old Enough!

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:44 "What's going on in America” - Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case - 8:45 Main Topic - 13:14 [English] Do you have Netflix? Have you seen the Japanese show “Old Enough”? We watched the show together, and Abe noticed some cultural differences between...

  26. #102 - FuckがFudgeに?! | Replacement curse words

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 00:42 "What's going on in America” - Ketanji Brown Jackson - 11:28 Main Topic - 16:31 [English] America uses a lot more curse words in a sentence compared to Japan. To censor those curse words, Americans use replacement words when necessary. In this week’s...

  27. #101- 帰って来ました！| We are back!

    [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 11:45 "What's going on in America” - Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars - 1:52 [English] Reona and Abe are back from their month-long podcast break! In this week’s episode, we will update you on what we have been doing in the last month. What we…

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  28. #100- Netflixシリーズラブ・イズ・ブラインド日本対アメリカ| The Netflix show, “Love is Blind” Japanese and American version

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:49 "What's going on in America” - Netflix series “Love is Blind”- 10:11 “Main Topic” - 14:10...

  29. #99- 日本が完全に旅行可能になったとき| What we want to do when Japan fully opens up

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:46 "What's going on in America” - Super Bowl - 7:00 “Main Topic” - 14:45 [English] When Japan…

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  30. #98-アメリカでのマリファナ目線| America’s perspective on weed

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:44 "What's going on in America” - Pokemon Legends: Arceus - 8:13 “Main Topic” - 13:15 [English] I...

  31. #97- アメリカからの国際旅行| International trip from America

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] "What's going on in America” - Rihanna is expecting - 0:54 “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 5:37 [English] We went on an…

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  32. #96 - ２つの反対の意味を持つ単語| A word with two opposite meanings

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:42 "What's going on in America” - Free at home covid test kit - 2:25 Main Topic - 11:08 [English]...

  33. #95 - 実写化されたアニメ、アメリカ人の意見| American’s opinion on anime turning into live-action

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:45 "What's going on in America” - Bob Saget’s death - 5:54 Main Topic - 9:33 [English] What do we...

  34. #94 - 2021年アメリカの流行語| 2021 American slang

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:45 "What's going on in America” - Encanto - 7:48 Main Topic - 12:57 [English] In this week’s...

  35. #93 - 2021年ギャル流行語大賞| 2021 Top Japanese slang

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:45 "What's going on in America” - Betty White’s passing - 5:45 Main Topic - 9:15 [English] This...

  36. #92 - 2021年まとめ| 2021 recap

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:41 "What's going on in America” - n/a Main Topic - 5:50 [English] In this week’s episode, we will...

  37. #91 - アメリカと日本の文化の違い| Cultural differences in America and Japan

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:42 "What's going on in America” - Spiderman "no way home" & NY Covid rate- 6:45 Main Topic…

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  38. #90 - 日本とアメリカの単位の違い| Unit measurements in America & Japan

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:42 "What's going on in America” - Youtube Censorship on TotallyNoMark - 9:41 Main Topic - 20:00...

  39. #89- 宗教はアメリカの文化に影響もたらす| How religion affects American culture

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:41 "What's going on in America” - Spotify Wrapped 6:47 Main Topic - 14:17 [English] Many cultural...

  40. #88 - アメリカにあるお店のニックネーム| Store nicknames in America

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:44 "What's going on in America” - n/a Main Topic - 13:48 [English] If Japan calls McDonald’s...

  41. #87 - 日本に住んでいる方々に質問です| We have questions for people living in Japan

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:43 "What's going on in America” - Kyle Rittenhouse's court case result - 4:41 Main Topic - 12:07...

  42. #86 - 擬声語だけどスラング | Slangs that are also onomatopoeias

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:44 "What's going on in America” - Kyle Rittenhouse's court case - 6:09 Main Topic - 15:46…

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  43. #85 - アメリカと日本のホームレス | Homeless in America and in Japan

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:44 "What's going on in America” - Astroworld Concert atrocity - 6:56 Main Topic - 15:15 [English]...

  44. #84 - アメリカ人が間違って発音している日本語 | Japanese words that American mispronounce

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:46 "What's going on in America” - Alec Baldwin shot a staff accidentally - 8:06 Main Topic…

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  45. #83 - 日本よりもアメリカの好きなところ | Things we like about America more than Japan

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] "ReonaとAbeのcheck in time" - 0:38 "What's going on in America" Import issues in America- 4:52 Main Topic - 12:32 [English] In…

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  46. #82 - ラスベガスで起きたことはラスベガスに残る | What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 6:34 "What's going on in America” - n/a Main Topic - n/a [English] In this week’s episode, we will...

  47. #81 - 英語のビジネス用語を訳してみた | Translating English business phrases

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - n/a "What's going on in America” - n/a Main Topic -2:29 [English] In this week’s episode, we don’t...

  48. #80 - アメリカ対日本のディズニー | Disney parks in America vs. Japan

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:42 "What's going on in America” - “Squid Game” - 3:42 Main Topic -11:05 [English] In this week’s...

  49. #79 - オーストラリア英語対アメリカ英語 | Australian English vs. American English

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:57 "What's going on in America” - “Gabby Petitio, an influencer” - 6:01 Main Topic -13:53…

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  50. #78 - アメリカの第二次言語の授業の様子 | how foreign language are taught in America

    Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona, and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [Timestamps] “ReonaとAbeのcheck in time” - 0:40 "What's going on in America” - “MET GALA in NY” - 3:13 Main Topic -14:04 [English] In this...

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Two people with Japanese background and raised in America talk about cultures, language, and lifestyle. If you have topics you would like us to discuss please contact us at [email protected].日本のバックグラウンドを持ったアメリカ育ちの二人が文化、言語、ライフスタイルについて話します。感想または質問は[email protected]までメールをください。

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